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The Top 4 Benefits of Choosing A Small School

Updated content on 6/28/2023 So you’ve made the important decision to pursue a new career in healthcare, and you are now ready to make your dream a reality. Starting a career in healthcare requires you to have some type of specialized training for the field you want to work in. Choosing the right institution for … Read more

How to Choose the Right Healthcare Training Program for You

You’ve probably heard the saying, “When you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Choosing a career you love and excel in will help set you up for a lifetime of career success and satisfaction. However, with so many options available, it can be hard to determine what healthcare training … Read more

5 Steps to Starting an Essential Healthcare Career

Last updated on May 5, 2023. Now, more than ever, healthcare professionals are essential to the health and well-being of our society. Because the medical industry is expected to continue growing in the future, now is a great time to start your career in the exciting and expansive field of healthcare! United Career Institute brings … Read more

United’s Live Classroom Experience

This year has brought many changes to our daily lives, which can make it hard to plan for the future. The uncertainty of when kids will return to school, not feeling secure in their job, and not knowing if it’s completely safe to go out in public are just a few of the issues that … Read more

Lisa Mitchell-Cole – Faculty Highlight

Lisa Mitchell-Cole is an instructor in the Practical Nursing program at United Career Institute Mt. Braddock. She has been an instructor for four years. Before United, Lisa worked on a busy labor and delivery unit for 4.5years and has two years’ experience as a telemetry/step-down nurse. You can now find Lisa teaching theory for Maternity, … Read more

We’re Here for You Through COVID-19

As we all try to adjust to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that life has changed dramatically over the last few weeks. From homeschooling our children, to having our movements restricted, to the heroes who are on the front lines fighting this virus, we have all been affected. At United Career Institute, we … Read more

How to Create SMART Career Goals

Updated Content on 3/17/2023 How To Create SMART Career Goals We all want to accomplish goals in our personal lives and careers, and setting SMART goals can help you achieve those goals! For example, perhaps you aren’t fulfilled in your current job and are looking for a more rewarding career, or maybe your goal is … Read more

Marcy Landman – Faculty Highlight

Marcy Landman is the Practical Nursing Clinical Coordinator at United Career Institute near Uniontown, PA  and teaches Pharmacology, Practical Vocational Nursing, and Anatomy Lab within Practical Nursing program. She earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from Penn State University. Once she completed her ASN, she entered an accelerated program to earn her BSN. She … Read more

Mackenzie Furin – Student Highlight

Prior to choosing United Career Institute (at the time PIHT), Mackenzie had considered attending post-secondary schools but none felt “right.” That changed when she walked through United’s doors. At that point in time, Mackenzie worked full time at a video rental store but she wanted more.  She chose United because it felt different than the … Read more

New Year, New Career – Irwin

With the start of a new year, it’s the perfect time to evaluate and plan your next career move. Maybe you’re just starting out in your career and are unsure of what steps to take to get your dream job. Or maybe you feel stuck in your current job, but don’t know what to do … Read more